Pasquini Livia G4 Commercial Espresso Machine - semi-automatic

The Pasquini Livia G4 espresso machine replaces the discontinued Pasquini Livia 90 semi-automatic that was produced for over 15 years. The G4 brings a refreshing, new stylistic fortitude to the United States' home enthusiast.

There are improved features over the Livia90. Most importantly, the brain unit is located on the floor of the unit where there is the least amount of detrimental heat that could affect the motherboard. This feature alone will save a lot of replacements of motherboard.

Second, the grouphead is actively heated by a separate heating element as opposed to the passive heating (through metal) of the grouphead on the Livia90. The steam wand is cool touch. Finally, the G4 has a dual gauge: one for boiler pressure and one for pump pressure.

Features:

• Stylistic stainless steel body panels with Pasquini logo.
• Heat exchanger allows continuous espresso extractions (until the reservoir sensor cuts off power).
• Automatic water-refill of internal boiler allows and continuous steaming (until the reservoir sensor cuts off power).
• Water reservoir safety switch will turn the machine "OFF" when the water level is low in the reservoir.
• Mater pressurestat regulates the boiler pressure - optimal boiler pressure should be between 0.8 and 1.2 bar.
• Nickel plated boiler secured to black frame supports unit during transportation.
• Resettable safety thermostat under boiler to prevent overheating.
• Adjustable overpressure valve for pump pressure.
• Removable access panel on the bottom to reset safety thermostat and test/replace heating element.
• 41 watt vibration pump with brass output produces the 9 bar pump pressure required to extract espresso - remember, only 9 bar is needed for espresso!
• Protected on/off switch.
• Dual Gauge: one for boiler pressure and one for pump pressure.
• Multi-directional steam and hot water wands offer ease of use with joystick controls.
• Steam valve has a locking position in the upwards position.
• Steam wand has internal insulation to keep it cool to the touch.
• Particle filter on water intake hose protects pump from larger particles.
• Thermostat controlled heated grouphead - a separate heating element and thermostat control the temperature of the grouphead for that perfect espresso.
• Two cup warmers, one on the top and one on the front.
• Accessories: double spout portafilter, single cup filter basket, double cup filter basket, blind filter basket for backflushing, plastic tamper, plastic scoop, grouphead brush, one pack of descaler, two Pasquini logo stickers.

 Details and Specifications:

• Measurements: 14.76" H x 9.84" W x 17.72" D (37.5 cm H x 25 cm W x 45 cm D).
• Max cup height clearance: 3.75" (9.53 cm).
• Weight: 41.89 pounds (19 kilograms).
• Power: 1400 watts, 110 volts, 60 hertz.
• Water tank capacity: 0.79 gallons (3 liters).
• Boiler capacity: 0.4 gallons (1.5 liters).

Additional Notes:

1. Water choice: Please use softened water. This means no magnesium and no calcium in the water. This is different than filter water which typically only removes sediment, bad taste and bad odor. Some filters do have limescale inhibitors which is better than a filter without. Distilled water or reverse osmosis water can cause overfilling/leakage or not allow the machine to heat/operate normally.
2. Initial startup: It may take 90 seconds for the machine to fill in the internal boiler. While filling, please check to see that water level in reservoir is dropping. If it takes longer than 120 seconds, please stop the machine and call the service center as the pump may have an air pocket which needs to be cleared when the machine is cold.
3. Pressure gauge: Many customers tend to read the pump pressure gauge when the machine is sitting idle. The only time the pump pressure gauge has relevance is when extracting. If it is under 8 bar, the coffee grind may be too coarse or there is not enough coffee in the basket. If the pump pressure gauge goes over 9 bar, then the coffee grind may be too fine.
4. Grouphead: This machine does have a heater in the grouphead so the water is reheated there before it extracts the ground coffee.